QA Specialist
Bamford Produce Company Limited · Mississauga, Ontario, Canada · CA$45K/yr
Food & Beverages · 501-1,000 employees
About the role
The QA Specialist is responsible for monitoring critical control points and conducting regular quality checks on raw materials and finished products. They also liaise with shipping, receiving, and purchasing departments to address any product quality concerns.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a college diploma or equivalent and have comprehensive knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Experience with internal auditing is considered an asset, and familiarity with HACCP guidelines is preferred.
Benefits
Full description
Company DescriptionFreshline is one of Canada’s premier processors of fresh-cut, value-added fruits and vegetables. We offer an extensive line of fresh-cut produce items to the foodservice, retail, and manufacturing sectors.At Freshline Foods, we have the expertise to custom cut and pack any fresh fruit and vegetables to enhance quality and shelf life. We also offer private label programs.All our manufacturing processes follow the strictest food safety guidelines in our industry and our full-time quality assurance team ensures all operations abide by HACCP/ G.M.P food safety guidelines.
Job BriefOur company is looking for a detailed-oriented QA Specialist.
Responsibilities
- Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPS)
- Pre-sanitize checks to ensure the product is ready for production
- Keep track & record of product description details, ie. temperature etc.
- Conduct regular checks on both raw material and finished product in accordance with the quality standards
- Assure the quality of produce entering the warehouse and advise if the product should be accepted or rejected
- Screen out products with deficiencies
- Liaison with shipping & receiving department and purchasing agents for any product concerns
Job Terms
- Job Type: Permanent Full-time, 40 hours per week, adjustment pending on business need
- Probationary Period: 3-months or 480 hours, whichever longer
- Work Location: 2501-A Stanfield Rd, Mississauga ON, L4Y 1R6
- Shift Requirement: Must be flexible on Sunday to Fridays depending on operation needs, afternoon shift 3:00pm - 11:00pm
- Compensation: Starting at $45,000 per year depends on experience level
- Benefits: Group Benefits entitlement upon completion of probation time
Qualifications
- Strong & comprehensive knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- College or equivalent diploma required
- Experience with Internal Auditing as an asset
- Preference to candidates who has or working towards HACCP
Freshline provides employment accommodation during the recruitment process. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing your application, please address our Human Resources Department by submitting this application.We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
